FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Somerville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Somerville Small Business Loans
Somerville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Somerville Business Loans
What is the Larger Somerville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.